The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right hip extension, right hamstring problems with limitation of right hip flexion, and limitation of right hip abduction as there was no evidence showing that these conditions warranted higher disability ratings under VA’s rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran did not have ankylosis or flail joint, which are required for higher ratings. The Veteran's range of motion was within normal limits and he did not experience functional loss due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Right hip extension, Right hamstring problems with limitation of right hip flexion, Limitation of right hip abduction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19139658
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for higher initial ratings for right hip extension and flexion of the thigh has been granted. The maximum schedular rating of 10 percent is assigned for each condition.
- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal is dismissed for restoration of a 10 percent rating for left hip extension. The effective dates for service connection on right hip disorders are denied as there was no prior claim before November 15, 2017. Further, a temporary total rating for left middle finger degenerative joint disease is not warranted.
- Denied
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